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A -- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES POC Cassandra R. Freeman, Contract Specialist, Code 253:CRF, (703) 696- 2591. The Office of Naval Research has a requirement for studies in the field of manufacturing, scientific research and development applicable to the operation and function of the Navy. Sole source negotiations of a contract will be conducted with the National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, (NAS/NRC) 2102 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20418. The NAS/NRC through the Manufacturing Studies Board provides guidance on leading issues in manufacturing and production that derive from technical considerations that have implications for national policy. The Board's fundamental purpose is to provide input to decision-makers that will facilitate timely actions that strengthen the manufacturing base within the United States. Its interest areas include, but are not limited to, manufacturing science and technology, and engineering design. The Manufacturing Studies Board is able to fulfill the above described requirement due to its ability to draw upon the expertise of scientists and engineers with many diverse talents from the areas of manufacturing, production logistics, and manufacturing research. Due to the breadth and depth of its scientific and technical expertise, the Academy was selected as the most logical source of outside, independent counsel to the Navy. This will be a five year effort with a two year base and three, one year options. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0100)

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